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ArticleHeliyon2023

Weekly cumulative extracurricular core training time predicts cadet physical performance: A descriptive epidemiological study.

Zenghui Chen, Jiang Du, Yan Hu, Kai Ou, Haiming Li, Tao Meng, Hang Zhao, Wei Zhou, Xuanjun Li, Qin Shu

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Article in Heliyon, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Zenghui ChenDepartment of Military Joint and Force Management, Army Training Base for Health Care, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
Jiang DuDepartment of Military Joint and Force Management, Army Training Base for Health Care, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
Yan HuDepartment of Military Joint and Force Management, Army Training Base for Health Care, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
Kai OuDepartment of Military Joint and Force Management, Army Training Base for Health Care, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
Haiming LiDepartment of Military Joint and Force Management, Army Training Base for Health Care, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
Tao MengDepartment of Military Joint and Force Management, Army Training Base for Health Care, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
Hang ZhaoArmy Training Base for Health Care, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
Wei ZhouDepartment of Military Joint and Force Management, Army Training Base for Health Care, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
Xuanjun LiThe Fourth Team of the Cadet Management Brigade, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China.
Qin ShuDepartment of Field Care, Nursing School, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China.

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Abstract

Background: Core training can enhance athletic performance by enhancing core strength and stability. To achieve this outcome, however, a tailored training program is required; the normal military training curriculum is inadequate. The connection between cumulative weekly extracurricular training time, cumulative weekly extracurricular core training time and cadet performance is unknown. Methods: The association between cumulative weekly extracurricular training time, cumulative weekly extracurricular core training time and performance has been discovered using a descriptive epidemiological study methodology. Questionnaires were used to collect information on personal characteristics and weekly cumulative extracurricular (core) training time, as well as the results of the Chinese Army Physical Fitness Test (C-APFT), which included 100-m dash, 5000-m run, 3000-m armed training run, 400-m steeplechase, 800 m breaststroke, horizontal bar pull-ups, 2-min sit-ups, 2-min push-ups, and hand grenade throwing. This study recruited two hundred and twenty male cadets (aged 18 to 23 years, 19.68 ± 0.91) from a military medical university. Results: (a) The correlation between cumulative weekly extracurricular training time and C-APFT score is significant. The 100-m dash, 5000-m run, 3000-m armed training run, 400-m steeplechase, and 2-min push-ups performed the best when participants exercised for 5 to 10 h per week. (b) The number of cadets scoring good or excellent on the C-APFT improves with cumulative weekly extracurricular core training time. The recommended amount of core training for cadets per week is 120 min. (c) The average cumulative weekly extracurricular core training time was a effective predictor of performance on the 400-m steeplechase (R2 = 0.470, F = 10.641, P<0.01), horizontal bar pull-ups (R2 = 0.238, F = 68.191, P<0.01), 2-min sit-ups (R2 = 0.280, F = 84.710, P<0.01), 100-m run (R2 = 0.031, F = 6.920, P<0.01), 3000-m armed training run (R2 = 0.025, F = 5.603, P<0.05), 2-min push-ups (R2 = 0.019, F = 4.295, P<0.05), and hand grenade tossing (R2 = 0.025, F = 5.603, P<0.05). Conclusions: Active participation in extracurricular core training can improve cadets' C-APFT scores. An average cumulative weekly extracurricular training duration of 5-10 h showed the most progress, and more than 120 min per week was ideal for extracurricular core training. The amount of extracurricular time spent on core training exercises each week can be used as a predictor of the C-APFT.

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Chinese army physical fitness testExtracurricular training timeMilitary personnelPhysical conditioningPhysical education and trainingPhysical performance

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PMID37151653
PMCPMC10161248

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